{"id":249,"date":"2017-10-04T17:08:53","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T17:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/?page_id=249"},"modified":"2025-04-01T10:31:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T10:31:49","slug":"calavera","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/activities\/diving-in-cenotes\/calavera\/","title":{"rendered":"Cenote Calavera"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"default-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n<h1>Explore Cenote Calavera &#8211; The Temple of Doom<\/h1>\n<p>Cenote Calavera is the closest to the Ko&#8217;ox Dive Shop, only 5 minutes down the road to Coba. Well equipped, it has parking, restroom facilities and a table for assembling your equipment but there is no shop nearby. To enter the water you walk down a path about 200 feet long and then jump in from a height of eight feet! To get out, there are sturdy wooden stairs.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CAJ58Dkxv_M\" width=\"100%\" height=\"500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This is one of the best dive sites to see the halocline (where seawater meets freshwater). The cenote has a depth of 50 feet and there is a permanent guideline that you must follow at all times. You&#8217;ll stay underwater for 40 minutes, during which time you&#8217;ll see a cavern full of rock formations and be stunned by how the glorious light from the small entrances above looks like a skull from below.<\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3343 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera1-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Calavera\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3350 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera8-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Calavera\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera8.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3344 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Calavera\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Cenote Calavera also known as Temple of Doom, is one of the best <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/activities\/cave-diving-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cave and cavern dives<\/a> in the area is a must do when checking out our cenotes. The halocline, in particular, is a beautiful effect. When not disturbed, it looks like a glass breaking a ray of light. When something passes through it, it makes it appear as if everything is just slightly out of focus. If you float at the north side of the cenote and look up towards the entrances and two little openings you can see the two eyes and the mouth of the skull. You can also see the color of the water change, with the freshwater being greener and the saltwater crystal clear.<br \/>\nRecommendations: We provide you with all the necessary equipment for this dive, a torch, and a Go Pro camera (upon request).<\/p>\n<h2>How to get to Cenote Calavera<\/h2>\n<div id=\"table\"><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s very easy to get to this cenote from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/riviera-maya\/tulum\/\">Tulum<\/a>. Simply head out of town on the road to Coba for around five minutes. It&#8217;s an easily rideable distance if you&#8217;re hiring a bicycle and are only planning to snorkel. You will see a sign with a skull on it (the word calavera means &#8220;skull&#8221; in Spanish) showing you where to access the cenote.<br \/>\nThere is a gravel parking lot close to the road. After this, it&#8217;s a short trek through the jungle to reach this unprepossessing sinkhole. If you&#8217;re diving here, the dive tables are near the parking lot, so most people load up with their dive gear and do the walk fully equipped.<\/p>\n<h2>Check the prices for Cenote Adventures<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cenotes &#8211; from Tulum<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Get this tour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Dives from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=8\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fTulum&#8217;s Best for certified divers: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive \ud83d\udc20<\/td>\n<td><strong>174USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=282\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fBest for non-divers: Discover Scuba Diving Casa Cenote + Snorkel Dos Ojos \ud83c\udf3f<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=290\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving 2 dives: 1 Cenote + 1 Ocean Dive from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=57\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open water course: 5 Dives + E-learning from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=2\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open Water Diver Course + 2 Dives in Dos Ojos from Tulum + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>684USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=75\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advanced Open Water Diver Course from Tulum + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=5\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cave dive from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>239USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=52\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cave dives from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>279USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 3:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=59\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenotes Snorkel: Dos Ojos &amp; Casa Cenote from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>124USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=13\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Snorkel Locations from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>124USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=94\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cenote Fun Freedive from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>144USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=200\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Fun Freedives from Tulum<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 2pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=203\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSI Discovery Freediving &#8211; 1 dive<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=204\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Dive Cenote Tour from Tulum\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=15\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Snorkel Cenote Tour from Tulum\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>164USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=76\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cenotes &#8211; from Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Get this tour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffcFull Day Adventure: Best of Playa del Carmen Cenotes &#8211; 3 Dives\ud83c\udf34<\/td>\n<td><strong>267USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 4:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=105\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Dives from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>204USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 2:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=104\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fPlaya Del Carmen&#8217;s Best for certified divers: Cenote &amp; Ocean \ud83d\udc20<\/td>\n<td><strong>174USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 1pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=283\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83c\udf3fBest for non-divers: Discover Scuba Diving Casa Cenote + Snorkel Dos Ojos\ud83c\udf3f<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 2pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=291\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=107\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open water course &#8211; 5 Dives + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=108\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advanced Open Water Diver Course from Playa + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=170\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Snorkel Locations Tour from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>124USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=109\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cenote Fun Freedive from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>144USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am-12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=201\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Fun Freedives from Playa<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am-2pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=202\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SSI Discovery Freediving &#8211; 1 dive<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am &#8211; 12pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=205\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Dive Cenote Tour from Playa\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=116\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Snorkel Cenote Tour from Playa\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>164USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=135\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Cenotes &#8211; from Puerto Aventuras<\/strong><\/th>\n<th>Price<\/th>\n<th>Duration<\/th>\n<th>Get this tour<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc4c\ud83c\udffcFull Day Adventure: Best of Puerto Aventuras Cenotes &#8211; 3 Dives\ud83c\udf34<\/td>\n<td><strong>267USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 4:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=314\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Cenote Dives from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>204USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 2:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=308\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1 Cenote Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>174USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1:30pm-4:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=317\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive + 1 Ocean Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=309\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Discover Scuba Diving: 1 Cenote Dive from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>154USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 1:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=322\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Full Open Water Course: 5 Dives + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2-3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=310\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Advanced Open Water Diver Course + E-learning<\/td>\n<td><strong>564USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 days<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=321\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2 Snorkel Locations Tour from Puerto Aventuras<\/td>\n<td><strong>124USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8am \u2013 12:30pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=315\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\ud83d\udc0aCrocodile Night Dive Cenote Tour from Puerto Aventuras\ud83d\udc0a<\/td>\n<td><strong>214USD<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>6:30pm-10pm<\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=320\">Book Now<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn inverted\" title=\"Get a Quote\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get a Quote <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/book-now\/\">View All Tours<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<p><small>1-4 people small group visits \u2013 every day<\/small><br \/>\n<small><b>Cave diving certification<\/b> is required for cave diving<\/small><br \/>\n<small>For private tours, please contact us, so we can provide an exclusive offer for you.<\/small><br \/>\n<b>Prices include:<\/b><br \/>\n<small>Transportation from our dive shop in Tulum or Playa del Carmen or Puerto Aventuras<\/small><br \/>\n<small>High-quality dive equipment rental: full dive gear set and torches<\/small><br \/>\n<small>Prices are fixed, regardless of the number of people in the group.<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\">Perhaps because it doesn&#8217;t look like much besides an intriguing series of holes and a ladder leading down to a small subterranean pool from the surface, this cenote rarely gets busy. The Ko&#8217;ox team particularly likes it for this reason and we run several dives at different times of the day (most other local dive shops only visit in the morning) to make sure it&#8217;s as quiet as possible when you visit.But make no mistake, this is one of the most fun classic cenote diving experiences in Mexico.<br \/>\nCenote Calavera diving with Ko&#8217;ox is a 1-tank dive. It lasts around 40 minutes. You can go snorkeling here &#8211; a dip in the secluded cenote waters surrounded by jungle makes for a great break from cycling around or being on the local beaches &#8211; but there&#8217;s not so much to see until you go deeper. Jumping into the water is endless fun though!<\/p>\n<h2>Topography<\/h2>\n<p>From the surface, this cenote looks interesting but not very large. Even when you get down to the halocline layer you would be forgiven for thinking you were in a fairly small space. But beneath the halocline, the water is brilliantly clear and you can see the start of just how much there is to explore. In fact, this cenote links directly onto a huge local cave system which stretches for hundreds of meters beneath the Yucatan Peninsula.<br \/>\nThe main part of Cenote Calavera has permanent dive lines in place to follow and some stunning rock formations to explore as well as the occasional fish to swim alongside.<\/p>\n<h2>The Surface of the Cenote<\/h2>\n<div align=\"center\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3353 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera11-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Calavera\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera11-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera11-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera11.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera10-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Calavera\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera10.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img class=\"alignnone wp-image-3346 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera4-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Cenote Calavera\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera4.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The surface of the water in the cenote is actually a solid eight or more feet below the entrance hole. To get in, the best way is to take the plunge via a cliff jump into the water. Do a quick check for divers and snorkelers below and you&#8217;re away! It&#8217;s a real rush and very highly recommended. If you fancy a slightly narrower aperture to jump into and a slightly higher jump, try one of the smaller &#8220;eye&#8221; holes to make your entrance through.<br \/>\nTo get out again, there&#8217;s a very solid wooden ladder.<\/p>\n<h2>The light you see through the eyes and mouth of the &#8220;Temple of Doom&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>This cenote gained its nickname because of the way the three holes in the cavern roof look something like a skull when you look up at them while floating on the surface of the cenote&#8217;s warm water.<\/p>\n<p>The beams which shoot down through these holes create some awe-inspiring lighting effects in the cavern beneath the surface. The light is strongest when the sun is at its highest overhead (from about 10 am to 2 pm) so visit between these times if you want the best illumination for your dive.<\/p>\n<h2>The bottom<\/h2>\n<p>The bottom of the cenote is known for its rock formations. With a local guide, you&#8217;ll be sure not to miss any of the excellent geology to be found here.<\/p>\n<h2>Deeper diving<\/h2>\n<p>Cenote Calavera is best seen from beneath the halocline layer. The clear waters reveal the stalactites, stalagmites and the luminous light beams shining down from above. Diving here could be called a purer experience than that which you&#8217;ll find at many other local cenotes.<\/p>\n<p>You will frequently be undisturbed by any other divers.<\/p>\n<h2>Calavera Cenote FAQ<\/h2>\n<p>Q. <b>How deep is the cenote?<\/b><br \/>\nA. The cenote is approximately 53ft deep.<br \/>\nQ. <b>What time of day is best to dive here?<\/b><br \/>\nA. The cenote is open Monday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm.\u00a0From the middle of the morning to the middle of the afternoon is the time where you will have the best lighting conditions. The sun will be directly overhead and can shine straight down into the entrance holes without the jungle trees getting in the way.<br \/>\nQ. <b>Is the cenote freshwater or saltwater?<\/b><br \/>\nA. This cenote has both, creating that wonderful halocline layer &#8211; an absolute must-see!<br \/>\nQ. <b>Can I bring a camera?<\/b><br \/>\nA. For anyone with even a vague interest in underwater photography, bringing a camera is highly recommended. The amazing clarity of the water beneath the thick halocline layer here makes for very good photography conditions. Do be aware that if you&#8217;re diving with a GoPro camera, most of these are waterproof only down to 33 feet. The maximum depth here is 53 feet, so you&#8217;ll probably need a GoPro super suit or equivalent. The resulting images are worth it though! Please mind that there might be GoPro usage charge for some cenotes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"gallery-wrapper default-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\n                    <h2>A Glimpse of Temple of Doom - Calavera<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12 gallery-holder\">\n                    <div id=\"gallery\">\n                                                                                    <img class=\"nolazy\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/calavera-1-300x169.jpg\"\n                                    data-image=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/calavera-1.jpg\"\n                                    data-description=\"\">\n                                                                                                                <img class=\"nolazy\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/calavera-2-300x169.jpg\"\n                                    data-image=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/calavera-2.jpg\"\n                                    data-description=\"\">\n                                                                                                                <img class=\"nolazy\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera2-300x169.jpg\"\n                                    data-image=\"https:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Cenote-calavera2.jpg\"\n                                    data-description=\"\">\n                                                                        <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"default-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-sm-12 col-xs-12\">\nDive time: 40 minutes<br \/>\nDepth: 50 feet<br \/>\nTemperature: 78 degrees Fahrenheit<br \/>\nTanks: 1<br \/>\nQualification: Open water, or 1 star<br \/>\nBathrooms: Yes, ecological<br \/>\nParking: Yes<br \/>\nEntrance fee: Yes, it&#8217;s included in the tour price<br \/>\nSnorkeling: Yes, but it&#8217;s mostly a good place for diving<br \/>\nHalocline: Yes<br \/>\nHydrogen Sulfure cloud: no<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn inverted\" title=\"Get a Quote\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kooxdiving.com\/en\/contact\/\">Get a Quote <\/a> <a class=\"btn\" title=\"Book Now\" href=\"https:\/\/kooxdiving.checkfront.com\/reserve\/?item_id=79&amp;amp;popup=1\">Book Now<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"marginTop30\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get a Quote Book Now<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":738,"parent":181,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-service.php","meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cenote Calavera Scuba Diving - Koox Diving | The Temple of Doom<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Why is Cenote Calavera called the Temple of Doom? 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